post-impressionism

Question 1

emerged as a reaction against

Answer 1

impressionism (and its concern for naturalistic light and colour)
(post-impressionism preferred emphasis on symbolism, formal order, structure)

Question 2

characteristics

Answer 2

• vivid colours
• thick paint application, distinctive brush strokes
• real life subject matter
• emphasis on geometric forms
• pointillism (SEURAT)
• distorted + unnatural colours for expression
• bare impression of form
• unblended colour
• accurate natural light

Question 3

define pointillism:

Answer 3

closely positioned points of pure colour that mix together in the viewer’s eye

Question 4

time period

Answer 4

1886 - 1905